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Explore, swim & play in clear, shallow, warm water sheltered by a colorful reef. Snorkeling and Diving are terrific right from shore.

Pool lounges, Beach towels, Poolside palapa.

AMENITIES: The Laurelei's location is in a quiet, upscale neighborhood of oceanfront homes & natural habitats, away from crowds & cruise ships. The intimate complex of 10 units is directly oceanfront, not on a lagoon or marina. The Laurelei is one of only 4 condos with it's own private deck set directly on the white sand beach.

Car rental arrangements can be suggested or made for you. Information/tips packet provided to booking guests.

Activities: Enjoy the unspoiled uncrowded North Side, where relaxation is easy.

Things to Do....

Read a great book under a palm tree. Take a morning walk with green Cayman parrots. Snorkel or Dive from our white sand shore in colorful reef-sheltered, shallow waters with 200 foot visibility! Dance to island music under clear star-filled skies. Kayak in bioluminescent waters at night. Enjoy a Cayman Colada at beautiful Rum Point's Wreck Bar. Rent a bike for a ride down quiet safe seaside roads.

Area: Located just 35 scenic minutes from the Airport and Georgetown, the North Side offers great seaside restaurants with casual to exquisite dining.

Get your groceries on the way out at Hurley's or Fosters Food Fair, where you can find everything you need for terrific gourmet and casual dining at home. Small grocery just 5 minutes from condo. Visit the busy capitol of Georgetown for duty-free shopping, sightseeing, and watching the hustle bustle.

Travel up 7 Mile Beach with a stop to swim & lunch. Visit Boatswain's Beach Turtle Farm. Mail a card from the post office in 'Hell', Horseback Ride on the beach at West Bay. Then-- Return to the relaxing, secluded North Side's open spaces, where you'll have the beach to yourself. Watch a spectacular sunset!

As private owners of The Laurelei for 12 years, and visits to Cayman for 23 years, we offer travel advice to our happy guests.

About Laurie Norris

We are private owners of The Laurelei, purchased in 2001 from the original owners. We had stayed at North Pointe as guests for a few years and always anticipated each return to the island.

The Laurelei is one of only 4 groundfloor condos with a private deck & back door opening directly onto the beach.

18 feet of sliding glass doors open to gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea. The complex of 10 units was completely rebuilt in 2005-2006, with state-of-the-art poured reinforced concrete construction (one of the strongest systems possible), after Hurricane Ivan caused damage in late 2004.

We chose luxury upgrades, added custom furnishings, fine bedding & upholstery & linens, along with artistic touches such as original artworks and island sculpture. We take pride in constantly updating our island home, providing all the amenities and in making it as comfortable and affordable as possible for our happy guests.

Laurie Norris purchased this condo in 2001

Why Laurie Norris chose Rum Point

Things we love about our island home:

We love the intimacy of a small island and the friendly and safe atmosphere that Grand Cayman offers. The North Side beaches are empty, secluded, with many open seaside areas & exclusive homes on large lots. Being alone with nature and the Sea and having the beach to ourselves much of the time, is priceless. We also love knowing the weather and the Sea are always warm. The sea & sky are ever-changing with different hues of turquoise and cobalt violets and pink, and one is enveloped in a feeling of peace and relaxation.

The North Pointe complex of 10 condos has wonderful management, friendly helpful owners, and is set in a safe, uncrowded, upscale area; the only apartment complex in a 2 mile radius.

Our guests can have the choices between peaceful seclusion and easy access to attractions, water sports and dining/nightlife.

The Laurelei is fully licensed with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism and meets its strict standards.

Guestbook comments from the owner

We had an amazing time and your place is wonderful! Laurie: love your decor and obviously you have a lot of artistic talent. We found your place to be very comfortable and just perfect.

Among our highlights were three trips: a jet-ski Safari which included snorkeling; sail to sting ray city with snorkeling and a sunset sail. The kids loved to snorkel. We met many of your neighbors &#40;Bob, Cindy, Julie, Nicole and I am blanking on other names&#41;. They were all lovely! We followed many of your recommendations and they were perfect. Some of our best meals were from the restaurant down the road &#40;Over the Edge?&#41; and we also had a fabulous &#40;a bit pricy&#41; meal from a restaurant next to Calypso Grill &#40;on the bay side but at the end of seven mile beach and close to cemetery reef&#41; the restaurant we wanted was closed and this was next door &#40;I think it was called Harbour _______?&#41;. It was amazing and we recommend it. Hurley&#39;s was better than Foster&#39;s but Fosters was just fine for most items. We usually ate one meal out and one in and it varied from lunch to dinner. We found the condo and rum point area to be our favorite area on the island as we prefer a less crowded and touristy area. We also recommend the Botanical Gardens as we were pleasantly surprised by the floral garden and other aspects of the gardens. We really fell in love with Grand Cayman and can&#39;t wait to return. I would love to rent from you again--and for a future family trip/reunion. We found your place just incredible- very clean, comfortable and beautiful. The location is fabulous!

The beachfront Laurelei - new in '07. The spacious Master Suite has a wonderful King Canopy bed and large closet & dresser for storage. The Guest Suite has two Twin beds that can be converted to a King, large closet and dresser. Spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea open from each suite. Both suites have new luxurious pillowtop Sealy beds, extra pillows and fine linens. Both suites have adjoining full baths with granite countertops, Delta fixtures, and plush towels. Both suites have large sliding glass doors that open to the screened Lanai, which opens directly to the beach, the pool and the Sea. Living area has a custom entertainment center with flat screen TV, DVD/VCR, satellite Movie Channels, local Cayman Islands tourism channel, book library, games, movies. A queen sofa sleeper is located in the living area for extra guests. A high chair is also provided for younger guests. Free local calls & Wifi Internet. A fully equipped kitchen meets all culinary needs.

Entertainment:

Books ...

CD Player

DVD Player

Games ...

Games for Kids

Music Library ...

Radio

Satellite / Cable ...

Stereo

Television

Toys

Video Library ...

Outside:

Beach Chairs

Beach Towels

Deck / Patio ...

Gazebo ...

Kayak / Canoe ...

Lanai / Gazebo ...

Outdoor Grill ...

Porch / Veranda

Screen Porch / Veranda

Small Cooler

Walkway to Water

Water Sports Gear ...

Wood Deck

2 beach chairs

Suitability:

Low Allergen Environment

suitable for elderly or infirm

wheelchair accessible ...

Pool / Spa:

Communal Pool ...

Outdoor Pool

Attractions:

botanical garden

caves

churches

duty free shops

forests

library

marina

museums

reefs

restaurants

Leisure Activities:

beachcombing

bird watching

boating

eco tourism

horseback riding

paddle boating

photography

scenic drives

shelling

shopping

sight seeing

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

Babysitter

fitness center

groceries

hospital

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

deepsea fishing

fishing

golf

hiking

jet skiing

kayaking

parasailing

pier fishing

sailing

scuba diving or snorkeling

snorkeling

snorkeling/diving

sound/bay fishing

swimming

wind-surfing

Notes:

The Laurelei offers a direct oceanfront locale (NOT on an inlet or lagoon!), where you can take advantage of the colorful reef, the refreshing sea breezes, a secluded long stretch of beach. Enjoy nature's best, with local indigenous green parrots feeding in the nearby trees. Snorkel in the shallow reef-protected waters, where colorful sealife abounds. Dance at local bars to soca and reggae, and star-gaze on the sand with your sweetie. A favorite activity is exploring the long beachfront, where you can stop and swim at any point as it is the 'Queen's beach' - Find a sandy tidal pool and float or swim! Put on your beach shoes and hike through open seaside lots, discovering island flora and fauna. The Laurelei is designed and decorated to provide luxury, comfort, and affordability. High Speed/ DSL Internet is free. Local phone calls are free. Smoking permitted outside only. As owners for 12 years and island regulars for 22, we offer guests a great info & tips package.

Great Quiet Place to Stay

Our family really enjoyed our stay at the Laurelei. The information that Laurie provided about the area was very helpful. The condo was a perfect location for us. There are many pool toys and towels on the lanai. We loved sitting on the lanai or outside by pool and listening to waves.

We found the local grocery store Chisholm's convenient and they had most of what we needed.

We loved the Rum Point District. We did all our activities from there. Stingray City tour, Bioluminous Tour, Jet Ski Snorkeling Safari. Starfish point is a very short drive as is the Crystal Caves. We had plenty of options for eating out. Kaibo Beach BBQ was nice. The Wreck Bar and Grill was our favorite lunch spot. Over the Edge is close by. Tukka and the Italian Kitchen on the East End were both excellent and less than 30 minute drive. Don't miss the Blow Holes as they were awesome the day we were there.

We just hope we can visit again!

Submitted: Jun 28, 2017

Stayed: June 2017

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for being our guests! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the seclusion and also all the nearby extra activities offered at beautiful Rum Point Beach Park.
We strive to make our island home a welcome and comfortable tropical retreat for our happy guests and are thrilled that you would like to return again to The Laurelei.

Wonderful Getaway

My family spent spring break at the Laurelei, and couldn't have been happier. The layout worked perfectly for our family of 4 (two boys, ages 9 and 11), and the condo was appointed with everything we could possibly need. My husband even commented at one point 'we could have shown up with only swimsuits and been fine for the week'!

Laurie was incredibly helpful, even providing an extremely detailed welcome packet in advance with info about the condo and the entire island, which was so useful for planning our trip. The condo was just as it appeared in the pictures, although perhaps the view was even better in person!

It was our first visit to the North Side of Grand Cayman, and we really enjoyed how quiet it was. There is plenty to do and great restaurants around, but none of the crowds that fill Georgetown and 7 mile beach. We hardly even saw a boat go by! It is a much more relaxed lifestyle on the North Side. The condo's pool and beach were also nearly empty. The snorkeling was great just outside, we were even greeted by a stingray at the beach on our first day. There are more rocks and plants in the water than you would find on 7 Mile Beach, but that also means more sea life to see!

We enjoyed exploring the whole island and the North Side/Rum Point. Some favorites include: Rum Point Beach Club, Kaibo, Tukka Restaurant, Macabuca/ Cracked Conch, the Cayman Turtle Center, and snorkeling/scuba diving at Stingray City and the sandbar with Indepth Watersports. Grand Cayman is great for Divers, particularly new ones, as the water is calm and shallow.

All in all, it was a great vacation and we can't wait to return to the Laurelei!

Private Beach Paradise

We stayed here with our 2 kids for spring break on our first trip to Grand Cayman. The property was quiet and peaceful, and could not be closer to the water. This unit was stocked with absolutely everything we needed, and many things we didn't expect, including water shoes, snorkel gear, & beach toys. The lanai was amazing for our family, as you can open all the shutters, and enjoy the wonderful breeze, and the gorgeous view of the pool & ocean at the same time. The pool was lovely and clean, and plenty big enough for the property. The beach itself is small, but there was plenty of room for everyone who was staying there at the same time, and my toddler had plenty of sand! The water is very shallow for quite a ways out, so you will have to go to the famous beaches for deeper wading/swimming. My husband & teenage son enjoyed the snorkeling at this property, however, and the owner included lots of info on how to snorkel from the condo safely, which we really appreciated. We had a fantastic time, and I would highly recommend this condo!

You will need a car, as this location is quite far from the airport. This is part of its charm, and the drive in/out to the more populated areas is scenic and not at all busy.

Submitted: Jan 1, 2017

Stayed: March 2016

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for your lovely review of our beachfront getaway. We so appreciate both the positive comments and tips for families.
We hope you can return again to our peice of paradise!

Nice secluded spot on the beach!

Laurie's condo is everything she says it is. It is nicely appointed with all of the comforts of home. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need, and I do mean everything, including a blender which was great for frozen drinks on the deck overlooking the ocean.

The property is well maintained inside and out. The pool was clean and inviting and the grounds were well kept.

There are plenty of towels and some floats/noodles and such available for use. Some snorkel equipment too. Along with a couple of beach mats, beach totes and coolers too.

Plenty of extras as well from previous guests who paid it forward with extra items they left behind like sunscreen, bugspray, laundry detergent. Even a couple of beers in the fridge. We carried on the tradition in kind.

The condo is in a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle, very relaxing. There is good snorkeling right outside your back door. The other units were vacant during our stay so we had the beach and the pool all to ourselves!

The is a small grocery and liquor store near by as well as a couple of restaurants. We rented bikes and rode to Rum Point and Starfish Point. You will probably need a car. There is another grocery and liguor store and a few more restaurants on the east side, about an easy 15 minute drive with almost no traffic. Boddentown had a few more places to eat and was about 20 minutes away. You never have to get into the "thick of it" if you choose not to. We only went into Georgetown once on a day with no cruise ships so it was pretty quiet. The drive took about 45 mins and was not bad. Google maps helped by letting us know when a roundabout was coming up but it was pretty straight forward.

I definitely recommend this place, and dealing with Laurie was a breeze. If you are looking for a clean quiet place to stay in a beautiful location drop Laurie a line, she will answer all of your questions.

Amazing value!!!!

This was a truly amazing place and deal! The condo is adorable, clean and ready to go. We agree with other comments that everything was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. We were four adults and one two year old. The kitchen had everything we needed: coffeepot, spices, every utensil and pot to cook with and a blender too! There is satellite TV and internet at the condo. What makes this place unusual is you get the best of both worlds. This particular condo is positioned so that you sit on the deck and see the ocean and pool at the same time! There was unexpected high winds the first two days so we adjusted our itinerary accordingly (this was unusual/a fluke for this time of year). The owners were absolutely 100% very easy to work with. We had rented a car (you need too!) and drove around exploring 7 mile, Dolphin Cove, Hell, Rum Point etc. The end summary is this…we were blessed that we connected with this condo. It gave us all the privacy and yet access to so many things but not at high prices. Here is what we recommend: Go to Rum Point Beach! Food and drinks are very reasonable, beach is beautiful and the activities are very well priced. Attend a beach barbeque on the East End (there are more than one). Don’t bring towels from home. The condo has floaties and noodles for the pool and lots of beach towels. Eat at Over the Edge! Their prices were well matched for their food and the lobster was yummy. Sting Ray City is the coolest thing ever and worth the money. Dolphin Cove was a once in a lifetime adventure (this was our most expensive outing) and as the two dolphins had just given birth, we got to meet their babies! There is a “grocery store” near the condo with very minimal stuff. Tukka restaurant has amazing happy hour prices and food. The little gift shop across from them (might look scary) but has the most wonderful local souvenirs from local artists! Bring a duffel bag or suitcase carry on with dry snacks and this off sets the cost. Hell was overrated and not worth the drive in (we had such high hopes to mail postcards etc but it just wasn’t worth the drive in and all the postcards had the guy who owns the place face on it…which looking back was actually pretty funny). We cannot even begin to thank the owners for this amazing opportunity.

Submitted: Feb 23, 2016

Stayed: February 2016

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for your more than generous review of our treasured island home. It's a pleasure to hear that we helped you build wonderful memories. We are so happy to hear of of our guests' experiences and adventures, and that you really enjoyed our condo. We hope you will return again.
Laurie & Chuck

Great Week in Grand Cayman

This is a beautiful condo on the quiet side of the island. Everything was just as it was described, very clean and well maintained. My husband and I brought our daughter, son-in law and 21 month old granddaughter for the week. The condo had everything we needed including a high chair and Pak-n-play. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and appliances which made it easy for in house meals with the baby. The pool area is perfect. It was nice having a ground floor location with the lanai opening up to the beach and pool. Rum Point is just down the road and a great place to spend time. If you love high rises and daily shopping, this is not the place for you, but if you want quiet relaxation, you will love Laurelei. Laurie was very quick to respond to any questions we had before traveling.

Submitted: Mar 20, 2015

Stayed: March 2015

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you so much for your glowing review regarding our secluded island getaway. We hop you can return again to lovely Grand Cayman's quiet North Side and to The Laurelei.

Map

Nearest Barpub

2
Miles

Rum Point Wreck Bar, Rum Point Restaurant

Nearest Restaurant

2
Miles

Rum Point Wreck Bar & Grill, Rum Point Restaurant

Nearest Beach

The Laurelei is on the beach!

Car: necessary

Set directly on the edge of the Caribbean Sea, The Laurelei is one of 10 condos in the intimate complex of North Pointe, in the upscale community of Cayman Kai & Rum Point. The Laurelei is located on the Caribbean's white sand coast, NOT on an inlet, lagoon, or canal, as are most other Cayman Kai/Rum Point condos.

A peaceful, secluded, safe locale, & long empty stretches of white sand beach are yours to explore. The Laurelei is waiting! New in 2007 with up-to-date custom accessories.

With 18 ft of sliding glass doors, The Laurelei offers incredible views of the azure Caribbean, and is a mere 20 steps to the water's edge. 1270 sq ft of living space with custom tropical decor, luxurious amenities, free WiFi & local calls and all the comforts of home.

The Laurelei's back door opens directly onto a private deck on the sandy beach, with adjacent freshwater wading waterfall & large pools. Great seaside restaurants are just 3-5 minutes away.

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